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M2.5 Depth: 110.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 13:02:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
110.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 13:02:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.72960, -152.94580
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.5 km
Intermediate
110.5 km
110.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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